The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • KU has more expensive tuition & fees ($29,412) than K-State ($27,816).
  • It is harder to admit to KU than K-State.
  • KU has more students with 26,708 students while K-State has 19,722 students.
  • KU has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while K-State's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • KU has more full-time faculties with 2,383 faculties while K-State has 996 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Kansas and Kansas State University.
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KUvs.K-State
Lawrence, KansasLocationManhattan, Kansas
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$11,700
Out-Of-State$29,412
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,942
Out-Of-State$27,816
75%% Receiving Financial Aid72%
$10,373Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,381
87.84 %Acceptance Rates95.14 %
31.31 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)31.50 %
1,210SAT Score-
24ACT Score-
67 %Graduation Rate68 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate19 %
85 %Retention Rate86 %
26,708Student Population19,722
2,383Number of Faculties996
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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